Preston LaGrange VS Nell Ariano

Preston LaGrange defeated Nell Ariano by TKO (punches) at 2:24 of round one in the light heavyweight bout at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 9 on October 6, 2026. LaGrange ended the fight with a finishing punch sequence early in the opening frame, handing the previously unbeaten Ariano her first professional loss. The result was a notable upset — LaGrange entered at +425 odds against the 6-0 Ariano, who was making her Contender Series debut. LaGrange improved to 7-1 with the win, all seven victories coming by finish, and earned a UFC contract from Dana White.

Preston LaGrange (6-1) steps in to face the undefeated Nell Ariano (6-0) in a light heavyweight replacement bout at DWCS 10 Week 9. Ariano had a previous booking on this card cancelled, making this his second shot at a UFC contract on the same night, while LaGrange brings the only blemish on either resume and the motivation of someone who knows how rare these APEX opportunities are.